Product comparison · 2 camcorders

Canon XF 105 Handheld camcorder vs Contour Design Contour HD

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  • 16specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 8identical
  • 52known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total megapixels
    • XF 105 Handheld camcorder:2.37 MP
    • Contour HD:5 MP
  • Image stabilizer
    • XF 105 Handheld camcorder:Yes
    • Contour HD:No
  • Maximum memory card size
    • XF 105 Handheld camcorder:64 GB
    • Contour HD:32 GB
  • Still image resolution(s)
    • XF 105 Handheld camcorder:1280 x 720,1920 x 1080
    • Contour HD:1280 x 720,1280 x 960
  • Width
    • XF 105 Handheld camcorder:121 mm
    • Contour HD:34 mm
  • Depth
    • XF 105 Handheld camcorder:250 mm
    • Contour HD:95 mm
  • Height
    • XF 105 Handheld camcorder:148 mm
    • Contour HD:55 mm
  • Weight
    • XF 105 Handheld camcorder:1.07 kg
    • Contour HD:116 g

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68 specifications
Image sensor1 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers2.37 MP5 MP
Sensor typeKnown for oneCMOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical sensor sizeKnown for one25.4 / 3 mm (1 / 3")Unknown — not stated by the source
Effective megapixels (image)Known for one2.07 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens system1 differ
Optical zoomKnown for one10xUnknown — not stated by the source
Image stabilizerDiffersYesNo
Focal length rangeKnown for one4.25 - 42.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Known for one30.4 - 304 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Filter sizeKnown for one58 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Image stabilizer typeKnown for oneOptical Image Stabilization (OIS)Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Camcorder media typeMemory cardMemory card
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneCF, SD, SDHCUnknown — not stated by the source
Disc types supportedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Camcorder tape typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum memory card sizeDiffers64 GB32 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Flash memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Focusingidentical
Focus adjustmentKnown for oneAutoUnknown — not stated by the source
Macro focusing rangeKnown for one0.2 mUnknown — not stated by the source
White balanceidentical
White balanceKnown for oneAuto, Custom modes, Daylight, TungstenUnknown — not stated by the source
Flashidentical
Built-in flashKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in lightKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Shutteridentical
Camera shutter speedKnown for one1/4;1/3 - 1/2000 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display diagonalKnown for one8.89 cm (3.5")Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in displayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Display resolution (numeric)Known for one920000 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Viewfinderidentical
Viewfinder resolution (approx.)Known for one260000 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Viewfinder screen sizeKnown for one0.24"Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Camcorder typeKnown for oneHandheld camcorderUnknown — not stated by the source
Minimum illuminationKnown for one0.11 lxUnknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Videoidentical
HD typeFull HDFull HD
Maximum video resolutionKnown for one1440 x 1080 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Video resolutionsKnown for one1280 x 720,1440 x 1080,1920 x 1080Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1080p, 720p
Maximum frame rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Still image1 differ
Maximum image resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Still image resolution(s)Differs1280 x 720,1920 x 10801280 x 720,1280 x 960
Image formats supportedKnown for oneEXIF, JPGUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAAC
Ports & interfacesidentical
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMIKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Composite video outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackYesYes
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
S-Video outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
XLR inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery voltageKnown for one7.4 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Video recording timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 h
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 h
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers121 mm34 mm
DepthDiffers250 mm95 mm
HeightDiffers148 mm55 mm
WeightDiffers1.07 kg116 g
Other featuresidentical
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one1.8 - 2.8Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one100-240V;50/60HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto focusKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
FocusKnown for oneTTLUnknown — not stated by the source
Manual focusKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one6.4 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows XP/Vista/7 Mac 10.5, 10.6
Minimum system requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB 2.0
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB

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